Beams is the debut studio album by Australian electronic dance music duo The Presets, released in September 2005 by record label Modular. Reception The album received mixed to positive reviews. AllMusic called the album an "uneasy yet unforgettable combination of '80s gaudy pop flair and dark, propulsive rave beats". Pitchfork, on the other hand, gave it a low 3.7/10 rating, writing "the most frustrating thing about Beams is that Moyes and Hamilton both know better". Track listing Personnel The Presets Julian Hamilton – vocals, keyboards, mixing Kim Moyes – drums, keyboards, mixing Additional musicians Felix Bloxsom – drums (tracks 1, 2, 4, 11) Phil Stucky – Trombone (tracks 2, 8, 12) Sam Dixon – bass and guitar (track 4) Kendal Cuneo – girl vocals (track 4) Veronique Serret – violin (track 12) Matthew Watson – violin (track 12) Zoe White – viola (track 12) Leah Zweck – viola (track 12) Rachael Maio – cello (track 12) Daniel Johns – acoustic guitar (track 12) Warwick Payne – guitar (track 12) Technical ¥ Benjamin ~ DePriest Scott Horscroft – mixing Emerson Todd – mixing Mike Marsh – mastering Lyn Balzer – photography Anthony Perkins – photography Jonathan Zawada – art direction Charts Certifications Release history References External links The Presets albums 2005 debut albums Modular Recordings albums